A blizzard warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts starting Sunday afternoon ahead of Monday’s nor’easter.StormTeam 5 tools: Alerts | Futurecast | Map Room | Radar | ClosingsThe storm is expected to dump at least a foot of snow across most of the Bay State, and bring damaging winds.But what constitutes a blizzard?According to the National Weather Service, a blizzard is a storm which contains large amounts of snow or blowing snow, with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibilities of less than 1/4 mile for an extended period of time (at least 3 hours).Blizzards can create life-threatening “whiteout” conditions in addition to the cold temperatures and strong winds.The last blizzard in Massachusetts was Jan. 28, 2022. (Video below)The term “blizzard” was used to describe a snowstorm in an Iowa newspaper in the 1870s, and many across the country adopted the term by the 1880s.Previously, the term “blizzard” referred to a cannon shot or a volley of musket fire.Video below: Looking back on Blizzard of ’96

EAST BOSTON, Mass. —

A blizzard warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts starting Sunday afternoon ahead of Monday’s nor’easter.

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The storm is expected to dump at least a foot of snow across most of the Bay State, and bring damaging winds.

But what constitutes a blizzard?

According to the National Weather Service, a blizzard is a storm which contains large amounts of snow or blowing snow, with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibilities of less than 1/4 mile for an extended period of time (at least 3 hours).

Blizzards can create life-threatening “whiteout” conditions in addition to the cold temperatures and strong winds.

The last blizzard in Massachusetts was Jan. 28, 2022. (Video below)

The term “blizzard” was used to describe a snowstorm in an Iowa newspaper in the 1870s, and many across the country adopted the term by the 1880s.

Previously, the term “blizzard” referred to a cannon shot or a volley of musket fire.

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Video below: Looking back on Blizzard of ’96